NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Islanders, Oilers, Capitals and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: It's still a "big if" if John Tavares could test the free agent market on July 1st, but if he does, believe that the Hurricanes would take a run at him. On the…
NHL Rumors: Quick Hits on Canucks, Leafs/Canadiens … Canadiens and Pacioretty
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Elliotte Freidman said on Sportsnet 650 that a comparable for Brock Boeser's next contract could be Johnny Gaudreau's six-year, $40 million deal. On the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Dan Robertson:…
NHL News: Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Blues and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: While the Flames are on the road, Kris Versteeg should be rehabbing with their AHL team in Stockton. When the Flames return from their road trip, Versteeg hopes to get clearance…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens and Canucks
On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: If goaltender Tuukka Rask's injury is indeed "very minor," it may be a good idea to let Anton Khudobin get the next three starts and give Zane McIntyre a start and then bring…
NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Avs, Kings, Wild, Canucks, and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres forward Jack Eichel will be out indefinitely with a high-ankle sprain. Coach Phil Housley said that Eichel could be out for four to six weeks. There are eight…
Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Wild, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Forward Troy Brouwer will be out week-to-week with a facial fracture. He'll be off skates for a few days. Derek Wills: Brouwer was hit in the face by a puck Thursday night. On…
NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of January
January is over, and some things have changed. When one first looked at the Calder Trophy race (best rookie), it looked to be Nico Hischier versus Nolan Patrick. There was Clayton Keller as a good third choice. However, it is clear that everything up is…
NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of December
December is over and much has changed. When one first looked at the Calder Trophy race (best rookie), it looked to be Nico Hischier versus Nolan Patrick. There was Clayton Keller as a good third choice. However, it is clear that everything up is down…
NHL Rumors: Trevor Linden Talks Vancouver Canucks
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Trevor Linden on a Brock Boeser contract extension: "We will look at that at the end of the year. " Rick Dhaliwal: Linden on Thomas Vanek's future: "I don't want to talk about individual players."…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Both Jan Rutta and Cody Franson are hopeful that they can return on Thursday against the Stars. On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Marc Methot (knee) practiced yesterday but coach Ken…
NHL News: Oilers, Habs, Devils, Penguins, Blues, Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have activated defenseman Adam Larsson from the IR and have assigned forward Anton Slepyshev to the AHL. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Irfaan Gaffar: The Canadiens sent Shea Weber back to…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Avalanche, Blues, Sharks and Canucks
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Jan Rutta and Cody Franson are hopeful to return to the lineup on Thursday. On the Colorado Avalanche ... NHL.com: Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has been suspended for two games for boarding Lightning…